The journey is as important as the destination

Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.

Upcoming Hikes

GREY MARES FALLS – BOTTOM

Join me on this winter hike to the bottom of Grey Mares Falls. We aim to walk to the bottom of the falls, where we will have a picnic in the shadow of the 104m

20 September 2026

Grading: Moderate/Difficult

Leader: Deon

Exposure Scale: None - could have slippery rocky section

Distance: 6km

Cost: R80-00

SHILOH LODGE, KAMBERG

We will stay at this very comfortable Lodge which has incredible views over the Berg. Arrive at leisure on the morning of the 24th. We will hike a trail inside the estate with breathtaking views

24 September 2026, 8:00 am

27 September 2026, 5:00 pm

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Hettie Randall

Exposure Scale: None

Distance: Various

Cost: R500 pppn Ezemvelo day hike fee R80 or Rhino card

CUMBERLAND NATURE RESERVE

Hike from the parking area along the top of the gorge up to the krantz where we will stop for a break. Hike back down to the picnic site for a lunch break. After lunch

27 September 2026

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Libby

Exposure Scale: None

Distance: 12-14km

Cost: To be advised

SWARTKOP – 4th of the BIG 4 CHALLENGE

4TH OF THE BIG 4 CHALLENGE – SWARTKOP Start from Cedara College. Steady climb with a short ascent to the top. Beautiful views back over Midmar and the Berg.

3 October 2026, 8:00 am

2:00 pm

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Iain

Exposure Scale: Difficult, steep climb at the end

Distance: TBA

Cost: TBA

Wynnifreds hiking trails and Cafe

There are 3 trails to choose from, and we will be doing the longer 9km that covers two hills and includes a bit of scrambling. The hike starts with a steady climb of about 300m

10 October 2026, 9:00 am

2:00 pm

Grading: Easy to Moderate

Leader: Lizette Gerber

Exposure Scale: slight exposure on second hill

Distance: 9km

Cost: Donation to farm

Umdoni Park , Pennington

Hike at Umdoni Park, Golf Club :Meet at the Observation deck on the sea side and the route will take us through the waterfall, forest pond, the Crowned Eagle’s nest view point, and through the

18 October 2026, 8:00 am

1:00 pm

Grading: Moderate/Difficult

Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla

Exposure Scale: Mild

Distance: 10km

Cost: A donation of R50 per person towards conservation to Umdoni Park